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When quizzed by a Hammers supporter on what is holding up sealing the transfer on Twitter, Gold responded to the fan, saying: “You can’t always get what you want but then again, it’s not over until the fat lady sings.”

With the transfer window closing next Tuesday, the Hammers are looking to seal deals for Hogan and also Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass to join the other new arrival this month, Jose Fonte.

Hogan has returned to training with Brentford after missing their past two games, officially through injury according to the club.

The Bees face Premier League leaders Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round this week, while the Hammers have the weekend off to prepare for the visit of Manchester City in the Premier League next Wednesday evening.

Brentford boss Dean Smith insists it's business as usual for his star striker ahead of his side's trip to Stamford Bridge.

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"He has trained all week as he did last week but it will be my decision whether he is starting, on the bench, or not involved.

“We made it abundantly clear at the end of the game last week that we are not going to get affected by phone calls and that my decision about whether he plays or not will be final.

Scott Hogan is a key target for West Ham (Image: 2016 Getty Images)

“We have had offers from different clubs for Scott but all of them haven't met the valuation. We keep our business strictly private and we will say no to people if we don't think the value has been met. Then it is up to them to come up with a deal that does meet ours."